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New York Times intl News

In Silicon Valley, Showing Off Their Louboutins

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 05:17 PM PDT

In Silicon Valley, successful women are increasingly unafraid to dress well. Standing out, they say, has its advantages.

T Magazine: Look of The Moment | Kate Middleton at the Olympics

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 12:53 PM PDT

The Duchess of Cambridge's winning style has been undefeated at every event.

Harry Reid Has Long History of Romney Bashing

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 06:24 PM PDT

The Senate majority leader Harry Reid has long been publicly contemptuous of Mitt Romney, a fellow Mormon.

New Fighting Reported in Syria, Including Deadly Assault on Palestinian Camp

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 07:11 PM PDT

The new fighting was reported as diplomatic recriminations intensified over the resignation of Kofi Annan, the special peace envoy.

Aleksandr Y. Lebedev, Putin Critic, Plans to Sell Russia-Based Assets

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 07:19 PM PDT

Aleksandr Y. Lebedev, who has tweaked Vladimir V. Putin, Russia's president, for years, said police and regulatory checks on his businesses were so intense that he would sell them.

Anti-Graft Agency Asks Ordinary Indonesians for Funds

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 10:36 AM PDT

In a country where corruption seems endemic, anti-graft campaigners say the agency, known locally as the K.P.K., has become a single line of defense for citizens seeking justice.

Syrian Leader’s Arms Under Strain as Conflict Continues

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 03:10 PM PDT

"Assad's store of chemical/biological weapons remains a major wild card capable of forcing direct US action," writes mford.

Businesses Suffer in a Deserted London

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 03:10 PM PDT

"London is fantastic at the moment! Room to enjoy the city's many attractions while everyone is out at the Olympics in the east of the City," writes Catherine Scot in London.

Tennis: Federer and Williams Headed for Finals

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Roger Federer and Serena Williams moved closer on Friday to gaining Olympic gold as they advanced to the singles finals.

Phelps Wins the 100 Butterfly, for Gold No. 17

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 03:49 PM PDT

Michael Phelps won his 21st career medal, and Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky also won at the London Olympics.

No Room at Olympics for an Archer’s Dominant Bow

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 06:25 PM PDT

Reo Wilde is the top-ranked compound archer in the world, but the recurve bow is the type currently used at the Games.

In Tight Iowa Race, Romney Struggles to Excite G.O.P. Base

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 02:19 PM PDT

The lack of zeal for Mitt Romney may affect turnout in a state that is considered up for grabs.

ARTS: The Sweet Spot | August 3, 2012

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 09:54 AM PDT

This week, A. O. Scott and Jon Caramanica (who is subbing for David Carr), go on a fact-finding mission of sorts with writers and rappers.

Putin Says Go Easy on Punk Band, but Others Want Members Jailed

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 10:17 AM PDT

President Vladimir V. Putin told reporters that while there was "nothing good" about the band members' demonstration, "nonetheless, I do not think that they should be judged severely for this."

In Uganda, an AIDS Success Story Comes Undone

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 09:17 AM PDT

A new survey has found that the country is one of two in Africa with AIDS rates rising.

Movie Review: ‘360’ With Anthony Hopkins and Jude Law

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Fernando Meirelles's "360," with Anthony Hopkins and Jude Law, is a multistrand narrative that follows an ensemble cast from Vienna to Phoenix, exploring the cause-and-effect nature in a string of affairs.

Q. and A.: Chris Rock Is Itching for Dirty Work

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:03 PM PDT

"I'm ready to curse," the actor and comedian said. "I'm ready to really, really be a bad boy."

Wojdan Shaherkani, First Female Saudi Olympian, Loses in Debut

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 09:05 AM PDT

The judo contest lasted only 82 seconds, but Wojdan Shaherkani of Saudi Arabia earned a place in Olympic history.

Hiring Picks Up in July, but Data Gives No Clear Signal

Posted: 03 Aug 2012 07:18 PM PDT

America added more jobs than expected, a pleasant surprise after months of bad news. But hiring was not strong enough to shrink the army of the unemployed in the slightest.

Film Review: Movie Review: ‘Total Recall,’ With Colin Farrell

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 09:24 PM PDT

In "Total Recall," inspired by a Philip K. Dick story, Colin Farrell plays a futuristic factory worker who is haunted by strange dreams.